Biography of Wang Fuzhi

Author: Xiao Xuanfu
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: Wang Fuzhi is a philosophical representative of the early enlightenment thought during the Ming-Qing transition period. His profound and extensive academic thought system is both a critical summary of traditional Chinese scholarship and a multi-faceted inspiration for the renewal of mainstream Chinese thought. This book, guided by the methodology principle of historical and logical consistency, first elaborates on the characteristics of the Ming-Qing transition period, from social changes to cultural transformation, where the era called for intellectual giants. The social experiences and academic endeavors of Wang Fuzhi throughout his life made him one of the intellectual giants who dared to "open up a new perspective for the Six Classics." Against this backdrop, the academic achievements of Wang Fuzhi are discussed in six chapters: philosophical thought, historical thought, moral and ethical thought, political and economic thought, religious thought, and literary and aesthetic thought. The book focuses on revealing his theoretical innovations and contributions that surpassed his predecessors, as well as his influence and role in promoting modern Chinese intellectual movements, thereby appropriately evaluating his historical significance. This book integrates existing research findings from both domestic and international perspectives, serving as a work with its own unique insights and perspectives.